Don't Let the Cold Catch You Out

 


🥶 The Motorhome Winter Adventure: Don't Let the Cold Catch You Out! 🚐

I absolutely love motorhoming in winter! Think fewer crowds, quiet roads, and no queues for the campsite shower block. It truly feels like you have the country to yourself.

However, tackling the cold, especially when trying out aires or going off-grid, requires a little extra preparation.

Here are a few essential lessons I've learned over the winters on the road to keep you warm, powered, and moving!

❄️ My Top 4 Winter Motorhoming Lessons ❄️

🔋 Power Management is CRITICAL

Shorter days mean longer evenings, and your heating, lights, and gadgets are running for hours. Factor in less solar charging and your leisure battery can drain fast!

My Tip: I spend more time on hook-up in winter, but when off-grid, I carry a backup power source (EcoFlow) and even use a small one just to run my electric blanket at night—it saves the main battery!

💧 Keep Your Water System Flowing

It takes just one freezing night to block your tanks. If your grey waste tank is exposed, it's a prime target!

My Tip: Put a container under your grey waste outlet and leave the tap open when parked up. If your fresh water tank is exposed, insulate it or use your tank heaters!

🏕️ Expect Fewer Open Spots

Many wild parking spots and aires close down or only clear a small section of snow. Smaller businesses that run schemes like Brit Stops are also less likely to be open.

My Tip: ALWAYS have a backup plan (or two) and check recent app reviews or call ahead before setting your heart on a location!

🔥 Top Up Levels (Water & Gas!)

You'll burn far more LPG/refillable gas keeping warm and cooking. Similarly, some public water taps get turned off in severe cold.

My Tip: Top up your gas and water whenever you have the chance. Don't wait until you're running low, as refill options can be much more limited in the off-season.

Winter touring is perfectly doable with a little more planning, and it truly is an adventure!

For more tips, tricks, and live chat with other winter explorers, come join the chat rooms on our Discord server! We're always discussing the best spots and latest gear to beat the cold.

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